Canon and Sony News for Mar 2015

 Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Western and Midwestern USA should be able to see a total lunar eclipse this Saturday morning. The rest of the USA will likely see only a partial lunar eclipse as the moon drops below the horizon before the total eclipse occurs.

For more information on the eclipse, check out the folloing resources:

Lunar Eclipse Schedule (Saturday, April 4)

EventUTC TimePacific TimeEastern Time
Penumbral Eclipse begins9:01 AM2:01 AM5:01 AM
Partial Eclipse begins10:15 AM3:15 AM6:15 AM
Full Eclipse begins11:57 AM4:57 AM7:57 AM
Maximum Eclipse12:00 Noon5:00 AM8:00 AM
Full Eclipse ends12:02 PM5:02 AM8:02 AM
Partial Eclipse ends1:44 PM6:44 AM9:44 AM
Penumbral Eclipse ends2:59 PM7:59 AM10:59 AM

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Post Date: 3/31/2015 7:52:10 PM ET   Posted By: Sean

This is one of the most comprehensive overviews of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II that I've seen. It's definitely a good reference if you're considering stepping up from a Rebel or xxD series camera. For even more detail on this highly capable camera, check out Bryan's full review.

From the Canon USA YouTube Channel:

Step up to a Canon EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR - designed to meet the demands of photographers and videographers who want to cover a wide range of artistic opportunities – from sports to wildlife and everything in between, and find the quality you've been looking for.

B&H carries the Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Photography Education Videos
Post Date: 3/31/2015 9:02:14 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From B&H:

SuperStore & Offices
B&H is closed from 7:00pm EDT on Thursday, April 2 through Saturday, April 11. We will reopen on Sunday, April 12 at 10:00am EDT.

Online Orders
Online ordering is unavailable from April 3 at 7:15pm EDT through April 5 at 8:45pm EDT, and from April 9 at 7:15pm EDT, through April 11 at 8:45pm EDT.

Shipping
Orders placed by Thursday, April 2 before 12:00pm EDT are processed before the Passover closing. Orders placed after this time are processed when we reopen.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: B&H News
Post Date: 3/31/2015 6:51:34 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Monday, March 30, 2015

The balance of the standardized test results (distortion, flare and vignetting) along with measurements and product images (standard and eye candy) have been added to the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens review page.

Note that the first image quality link in my last Sigma 24 Art post inadvertently showed results for the 7D Mark II instead of the full frame 1Ds Mark III. If you didn't catch that, check the Image quality results again.

As I said in the last post, my goal is to complete this review within a week. Stay tuned.

B&H has the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens available for preorder with "coming soon" being the expectation for arrival.

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Camera Gear Review News
Post Date: 3/30/2015 9:26:28 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From Triggertrap:

Triggertrap Timelapse Pro is an advanced companion app to the hugely successful Triggertrap Mobile App, offering flexible and powerful modular timelapse creation to iOS users for just £3.99.

Retaining the same user friendly format and beautiful design that has made Triggertrap Mobile such a hit with photographers, Timelapse Pro inspires timelapse photographers to create stunning images, customisable to their specific needs and situation. The app enables users to create timelapse sequences composed of so-called ‘Intervalometer’ and ‘Delay’ modules. These modules can be configured, mixed and matched. Several modules can be added to each timelapse sequence. Users can reorder and delete modules as they please, adding even more flexibility to their sequence. Photographers can also create and save as many timelapse sequences as they like, giving the option to save favourite settings for different scenarios.

Timelapse Pro takes all this power and enables photographers to dig even deeper into the fascinating world of timelapse. The app has been created in response to the needs of Triggertrap’s community of timelapse photographers, and the intrepid team of Triggertrap developers will continue to add features that fill the gaps in the timelapse photographer’s toolkit. Put simply: Timelapse Pro enables photographers to take epic, complex timelapses in an uncomplicated fashion.

Timelapse Pro is available to buy in the App Store from today for just £3.99 ($4.99). Users combine the app with a Triggertrap Mobile kit to use the app with their camera, expanding the photographer’s existing camera gear on to a world of new timelapse options.

Features:

  • Create multiple timelapse sequences with custom names for quick access.
  • Intervalometer module. Select the intervals between shots and either how many exposures photographers want to take or the duration you’d like to take exposures for.
  • Delay module. Insert delays between intervalometer modules that last seconds, minutes, or even hours.
  • Add as many modules to your timelapse as you like, allowing you to build more complex sequences.
  • Reorder your modules to suit your needs.
  • Power Saver mode that darkens screen while the timelapse is running to save power.
  • Battery Threshold. Stops activity when your battery hits the threshold so you don’t kill your device’s battery.
  • Available on iOS devices running iOS 8 or newer, including iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices.

Check out our Triggertap Mobile Dongle Review for more information.

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Triggertrap News
Post Date: 3/30/2015 9:26:08 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From the Canon Digital Learning Center:

"Ever since the Speedlite 600EX-RT was introduced a couple of years ago, my [author Eric Stoner's] life as a portrait artist changed forever. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my Speedlite 580EXII! But, the amount of additional control and reliability that the Speedlite 600EX-RT offers is, in a word, superior!

'Speedliting,' for many people, can be a scary proposition especially using E-TTL Automatic flash. One reason, and it’s a good one, is that you never really know how much power the flash is outputting. Does one really NEED to know that information? I’m sure for some of you that the answer is 'yes' and I understand it, but I’m a results kind of guy! I know that these Speedlites work very well and I trust them!"

See the entire article on the Canon Digital Learning Center.

B&H carries Canon Speedlite flashes.

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Post Date: 3/30/2015 7:14:21 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From the Samyang Optics Facebook Page:

With immense focus and unparalleled features, #SamyangOptics will introduce the latest product. Stay tuned.

B&H carries Samyang lenses.

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Post Date: 3/30/2015 6:38:40 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

From Canon:

TOKYO, March 30, 2015 — Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ) today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2014, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2015. The annual report on Form 20-F, which contains the Company's complete audited financial statements, can be accessed from the Company's website at:

http://www.canon.com/ir/library/form20f.html

The Company will also provide a hard copy of its complete audited financial statements free of charge to all shareholders upon request.

To facilitate this, Canon provides an online request form that can be accessed from the Company's website at:

http://www.canon.com/ir/annual/index.html

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Financial Results
Post Date: 3/30/2015 6:15:28 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Friday, March 27, 2015

I mentioned that I used a NatureScapes Skimmer Ground Pod II for the capture of my yesterday-posted royal tern photo. Today I posted a short review of that useful tool.

B&H has the NatureScapes Skimmer Ground Pod II in stock.

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Camera Gear Review News
Post Date: 3/27/2015 9:28:33 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

From the Canon Professional Network:

"Canon Explorer Fernando Guerra originally qualified as an architect, but went on to combine this training with his love of photography, to become one of the world’s foremost architectural photographers. The new EOS 5DS DSLR – with its extraordinary 50.6 Megapixel sensor – is the perfect tool for people in Fernando’s line of work, as well as for landscape and studio photographers. So when Canon invited him to put a pre-production model of the camera through its paces, he was only too happy to accept. Once his test run was over, CPN caught up with Fernando to get his first impressions..."
See the entire article on the Canon Professional Network.

B&H has the Canon EOS 5Ds / 5Ds R available for preorder.

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Posted to: Canon News   Category: Canon Professional Network
Post Date: 3/27/2015 7:39:14 AM ET   Posted By: Sean

Looking for a shoulder bag or backpack for your EOS M or compact DSLR camera system, one that can also hold a tablet or laptop?

Think Tank Photo has just released the Urban Approach 15 backpack, the first backpack designed specifically to hold a complete mirrorless or compact DSLR camera, as well as a 15” laptop, up to a 10” tablet, smart phone, and extra space for gear and personal items. The Urban Approach 5 shoulder bag holds one medium to large mirrorless or compact DSLR body with lens attached, one to three additional lenses, and an 8” tablet. The Urban Approach 10 shoulder bag holds one medium to large Mirrorless body or compact DSLR with lens attached, two to four additional lenses, and up to a 10” tablet.

And don’t forget that with our special arrangement with Think Tank, when you place an order for $50 or more you will automatically be able to receive a Think Tank item for free!

New Products

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Think Tank Photo News
Post Date: 3/27/2015 6:21:42 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Thursday, March 26, 2015

Image quality results from the 1Ds III and 7D II have been added to the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens review page.

I am a member of the waiting-for-the-24-Art-Lens club. I have been very anxious to see what level of performance this lens would turn in. Though the chart used in the image quality test is tough on a lens' performance, it mirrors what I am seeing in real world results. While I am not amazed by this lens' wide open performance, it is at least as good as the FAR-more-expensive Canon 24mm f/1.4L II and it is razor sharp when stopped down slightly.

Here are some comparisons:

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art vs. Canon 24mm f/1.4L II Lens
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art vs. Canon 24mm f/2.8 IS Lens
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art vs. EF-S Canon 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art vs. Nikon 24mm f/1.4G Lens (different camera systems)
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art vs. Sigma 24mm f/1.4 EX Lens

I hope to have this full review completed in the next week or so. Stay tuned.

Initial inventory of the 24mm Art lens did not satisfy preorders. B&H has the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens available for preorder with "coming soon" as the expected arrival date.

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Post Date: 3/26/2015 10:04:28 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

There was a small flock of royal terns on the Captiva, Florida beach just north of Blind Pass and Sanibel Island. It would have been easy to stand and capture distant photos of the flock resting in the sand, but I was looking for something better. By lying down in the sand and moving forward slowly, the beautiful birds allowed me to get quite close without showing any signs of stress. So close that I had to zoom out somewhat to get the framing I selected for the bird in this photo.
 
That the 100-400 L II focuses so closely is a big benefit when the subject is small and you want to fill the frame with it or a portion of it. The close focusing is also useful in situations such as this one – when I got too close. As I said, there was a flock of birds and I was photographing various birds as their positions and behaviors warranted my attention.
 
A low shooting position often has the benefit of a clean background (the sky in this case) and provides a nice angle on most small birds and animals located on the ground. To make shooting while lying flat in the sand easier, I utilized a NatureScapes Skimmer Ground Pod II. To help darken the sky in the background, I used a circular polarizer filter.
 
Early and late in the day sunlight often provides the best lighting for bird photography, but nice images can be made at other times of the day. This royal tern photo was taken at 11:44 AM. At this time of the day, the sun is near its highest point, making shadows harsh and the color temperature of the light cool. By carefully timing the shutter release, I was able to catch bird positions that minimized shadows (especially on its head) and that included a catchlight in the eye. Sunlight reflecting on sand also helps minimize shadows (though not as well as the snow that was on the ground at home on that date does).
 
With a white bird in full sunlight and under a cloudless sky, the exposure decision was easy. Lock in manual mode settings that included a shutter speed fast enough to stop any movement present (there was lots of action happening), an aperture that provided adequate depth of field and an ISO setting that caused the brightest areas of the photo to be *just* below blown (pure white) in brightness.
 
The 7D Mark II and 100-400 L II performed extremely well on this trip. The alert among you will notice that the reported full size pixel dimensions for this image are larger than those native from the 7D Mark II. I framed this bird tight to the top of the frame and used Photoshop's content aware fill to extend the canvas, creating more sky in the final image. This tactic created a modestly higher resolution image overall. Another option for increasing resolution would have been to capture a similarly-focused second frame with more upward angle, taking in much more sky for later stitching to the bird image.
 
I spent hours focusing on these birds and will try to share some additional images when I get time.


A larger version of this image is available on Flickr, Google+ and Facebook. Also, if reading from a news feed reader, click through to see the framed image.

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Post Date: 3/26/2015 8:38:04 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan

TOKYO, March 26, 2015—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company's interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and compact-system cameras) have maintained the No.1 share worldwide in terms of volume within the interchangeable-lens digital camera market for the 12-year period spanning 2003 to 2014.1

Canon develops the key components, namely the CMOS image sensors, image processors and interchangeable lenses, employed in its interchangeable-lens cameras. The most advanced of these technologies are incorporated across the Company's entire product lineup, spanning from professional-use flagship cameras to entry-level models, enabling the Company to maintain the top global share by offering a robust product lineup that effectively responds to the needs of a wide range of users.

In 2003, the dawn of digital SLR cameras, Canon introduced its breakthrough EOS Kiss Digital (EOS Digital Rebel or EOS 300D Digital in other regions). This groundbreaking camera, which featured a compact, lightweight design and was offered at a competitive price, set the stage for growth in the digital SLR market and enabled the Company to capture the top share of the global market. Since that time, Canon has continued to launch epoch-making new products, including the EOS-1D series of digital SLR cameras targeting professional users, and the EOS 5D series, which paved the way for digital SLR video recording thanks to its full-frame sensor employing a video-capture function.

In October 2014, targeting advanced-amateur users, Canon launched the EOS 7D Mark II, which has garnered high acclaim from the market for its fast continuous shooting speed of 10 frames per second and superior autofocus performance. It is thanks to Canon's impressive camera lineup, including the EOS 7D Mark II, that the Company has maintained the No. 1 share in the market for 12 years running. Furthermore, in April 2014, Canon celebrated an impressive lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of its 100 millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for EOS cameras. The Company's extensive EF lens-series lineup, which currently comprises a total of 97 models,2 is one of Canon's biggest strengths, helping the EOS series to realize a wide spectrum of imaging possibilities and rich visual expression.

Aiming to further strengthen its wide product lineup, Canon introduced five new camera models in February of this year. The new lineup comprises the EOS 5DS and 5DS R, which achieve the world's highest pixel count among 35 mm full-frame sensor digital SLR cameras,3 the EOS 8000D (EOS Rebel T6s or 760D) and EOS Kiss X8i (EOS Rebel T6i or 750D in other regions) entry-level digital SLR cameras, and the EOS M3 digital compact-system camera, which achieves greatly enhanced AF performance.

B&H carries Canon DSLR cameras.

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Post Date: 3/26/2015 6:49:01 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
 Wednesday, March 25, 2015

From Photoshelter:

Just 12 steps to better SEO!

When it comes to Search Engine Optimization, the most important question you can ask yourself is: how can I improve my SEO so my photography business is easily found online? The SEO Guide for Photographers, re-released with the newest, most relevant information answers this question and gives a lay person’s low down on the oft-misunderstood world of search engines. This Guide will help you gain a better understanding of Google Analytics, become familiar with SEO lingo, and help you understand why you’re not topping the search list on Google.

Inside the Guide you’ll find:

  • How Google’s search engine works to find and rank results
  • The factors that directly influence your SEO
  • How PhotoShelter can help with your SEO
  • How to perform backlink analysis
  • How long it will take to see results

Plus, dive in and start improving your SEO today with 12 actionable steps you can take - from “basic” to “expert” we’ve got you covered.

Download your copy of The SEO Guide for Photographers today!

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Posted to: Canon News, Sony News   Category: Photoshelter News
Post Date: 3/25/2015 6:44:15 PM ET   Posted By: Sean
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